Despite the decent results, Broussard's firing doesn't come as much of a surprise, given UCLA's struggles to recruit at running back during his tenure. Broussard signed only 2013 four-star recruit Craig Lee, while receiving limited interest from other future prospects.

Rare honors

There was no player this season quite like UCLA freshman linebacker Myles Jack. And Monday, he was honored by the Pac-12 unlike any other player in conference history.

Jack was named Pac-12 offensive
and defensive freshman of the year, becoming the first player since the awards began in 2008 to win both.

The freshman two-way sensation didn't start playing offense until the last four games.

Jack was a force in the Bruins' backfield, rushing for 267 yards and seven touchdowns on just 37 carries.

On defense, Jack racked up 71 tackles (five for loss) and broke up 10 passes as the Bruins' best coverage linebacker. He also earned a spot on the All-Pac-12 second team.

Linebacker Anthony Barr — who was snubbed for Pac-12 defensive player of the year honors — and offensive lineman Xavier Su'a-Filo earned spots on the All-Pac-12 first team. Linebacker Ryan Hofmeister was named to the Pac-12 second team as a special teams player.

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